Geological values of lava caves in Krongno Volcano Geopark, Dak Nong, Vietnam
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Publication Date
9-18-2018
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VIETNAM JOURNAL OF EARTH SCIENCES
Volume Number
40
Issue Number
4
Abstract
The paper presents the initial results of the study of volcanic cave system and its typical formations in Krongno Volcano Geopark (KVG), Dak Nong, Vietnam. The volcanic caves have been discovered since 2007, under UNESCO sponsored the scientific project, are seen as unique geological heritages. The collaborative surveys and studies between Vietnamese geologists and the members of the Non-Profit Organization, Vulcanospeleological Society of Japan have discovered and surveyed 45 caves, and detailed mapping 20 caves. Using a complex of adequate methods, especially Remote Sensing image interpretation method, Surveying and mapping lava cave method, K/Ar dating isotopic analytical method and Current methodology, the studies aim to affirm endogenous origin of the lava cave system, the formation mechanism, as well as the typical formations of the caves. Up to date, the lava caves and interior formation in lava caves in KVG have been examined and evaluated in term of geological nature and recognized as pillar geological heritages of the Geopark.References Allred K., AllredC., 1997. Development and morphology of Kazumura Cave, Hawaii. Journal of Cave and Karst Studies, 59(2), 67-80.Allred K., Allred C., 1997. Tubular lava stalactites and other related segregations. Journal of Cave and Karst Studies, 60(3), 131-140.Barnabás Korbély, 2014. Diverse volcanic features as dominant landscape elements and pillars of geotourism in the Bakony-Balaton Geopark, Hungary. Abstract Book Workshop “Geoparks in volcanic areas: sustainable development strategies”, October 29th to November 1st, 2014. Terceira and Graciosa Islands, Azores Global Geopark, 35-38.Bird Deanne K., et al., 2014. Southern Iceland: Volcanoes, Tourism and Volcanic Risk Reduction.In Volcanic Tourist Destinations. Springer, Editors: Erfurt-Cooper, Patricia (Ed.). ISBN: 978-3-642-16190-2, 35-46. Cooper Malcolm J.M., 2014. Volcanic National Parks in Japan.In Volcanic Tourist Destinations. Springer, Editors: Erfurt-Cooper, Patricia (Ed.). ISBN: 978-3-642-16190-2, 231-246.Dave Bunnell, 2014. The virtual lava cave Created: August 4, 2000.Last update: December 16, 2014. Reviewed by Kevin & Carlene Allred. Available at:
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https://doi.org/10.15625/0866-7187/40/4/13101
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Phuc, La The; Tachihara, Hiroshi; Honda, Tsutomu; Tuat, Luong Thi; Thom, Bui Van; Hoang, Nguyen; Chikano, Yuriko; Yoshida, Katsuji; Tung, Nguyen Thanh; Danh, Pham Ngoc; Hung, Nguyen Ba; Duc, Tran Minh; Vu, Pham Gia Minh; Hoa, Nguyen Thi Mai; Bien, Hoang Thi; Quy, Truong Quang; and Minh, Nguyen Trung, "Geological values of lava caves in Krongno Volcano Geopark, Dak Nong, Vietnam" (2018). KIP Articles. 9424.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/9424
